The countdown continues for Il Festival dello Spettacolo, the major event entirely dedicated to the multifaceted souls of entertainment, scheduled for 6, 7 and 8 November 2026 at Superstudio Più, in via Tortona 27, Milan. Created by TV Sorrisi e Canzoni, the Festival will bring to life three days packed with immersive experiences and exclusive events ready to attract the public thanks to truly unique moments: previews, interviews, showcases, masterclasses, meet&greet, and unique opportunities to meet the iconic figures of show business.

Following the announcement of the first major attendees – Carlo Conti, Antonella Clerici, Marco Liorni, Nino Frassica, Gialappa’s Band, Gianluca Gazzoli, the casts of the beloved TV series Il Paradiso delle Signore and Un Posto al Sole – the Festival is enriched further, expanding its lineup with unmissable encounters. Among the new guests are some of the most beloved faces in music: Annalisa, Noemi, Gabry Ponte, Elettra Lamborghini, Cristina D’Avena, Malika Ayane, and i Pooh. Furthermore, from TV and cinema come Gerry Scotti, Pino Insegno, Claudio Santamaria, Ficarra & Picone, Serena Rossi, Francesca Chillemi, Alberto Matano. Prominent names from the news world include Gian Marco Chiocci, Paolo Del Debbio, Alberto Brandi, and Monica Bertini.

On the stage of the Festival, there will also be sessions dedicated to the most popular television shows and their stars: X Factor with its judges; Buy It Now – Mai più senza, the new show featuring Gabriele Corsi, Mara Maionchi, Giorgio Mastrota, and Stefano D’Onghia; Cash or Trash, hosted by Paolo Conticini; Primo Appuntamento with Flavio Montrucchio; Turisti per case featuring Gianluca Torre, Ida Di Filippo, and Tommaso Zorzi. There will also be sessions dedicated to Matrimonio a prima vista, Casa a prima vista, and Bake Off Italia.

Over the three days, this second edition of Il Festival dello Spettacolo will offer a rich lineup for all fans, ranging from the world of TV, with television shows and panels, to cinema, featuring film previews, TV series, and cast meet-and-greets, to the world of music, with showcases by the most beloved artists on the Italian music scene, right through to educational sessions. All of this will take place across three large stages hosting TV cast panels, music showcases, previews, interviews, and entertainment moments. The schedule will also feature workshops, masterclasses, and in-depth sessions on music and cinema with industry professionals, including dedicated moments for emerging talents in music and film. In addition, there will be a daily food area available to the public and an exhibition area packed with engagement activities from morning to evening. The programme is constantly updated and available at ilfestivaldellospettacolo.it and on the official social channels of the Festival: week after week, new artists, guests, and events will be announced, enriching an event set to become one of the unmissable highlights of autumn 2026.

CONTESTS AND COMPETITIONS

Among the new features of Il Festival dello Spettacolo, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni presents two initiatives dedicated to discovering and promoting new talents: the Vertical Music Contest and the first Film Competition, two paths designed to give visibility to musicians, authors, and creators of unreleased audiovisual works.

The Vertical Music Contest, a multimedia project created in collaboration with Interproject, was created to showcase unreleased tracks through the language of video. The best talents will perform on stage at the Festival. Applications are open until 15 September. The finalists will be selected by a jury comprising representatives of TV Sorrisi e Canzoni, ADA/Warner Music Italy, FIMI – Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana, Ticketmaster, and Assomusica. The winner will secure a distribution contract with ADA Music Italy.

Also making its debut is the first Film Competition, dedicated to authors and creators of unreleased audiovisual works, aiming to spotlight emerging talents and offer new visibility opportunities. The competition is divided into three sections: Frame Stories (short films), Opera Next (feature films), and Docu Horizon (documentaries). The works will be evaluated by an exceptional jury that will award the Sorrisi Award for each category. Applications can be submitted via the FilmFreeway platform by 10 September 2026.

TICKETS

Access to the Festival will be possible by purchasing tickets on Ticketmaster, global leader in live event ticketing and official ticketing partner of the event. Admission to the Festival is paid, while children up to 3 years old enter free of charge. The special Early Bird promotion is already active, allowing tickets to be purchased under discounted conditions for a limited period. All information and details regarding purchase options are available on Ticketmaster and on the official Festival website.

PARTNERS

R101 – Official Radio Partner of the project.

SIAE – Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori and Ticketmaster (official ticketing platform of the Festival) are confirmed as partners of the project.

Edison Energia will be present at the Festival with the Energy Café: a new customer relationship concept where visitors can enjoy different experiences: savor a coffee, meet an artist, share stories of energy, innovation, and solidarity. A meeting point in the heart of the city.

JOICO is the official hairstyle partner, who will be present in the backstage available to artists before taking the stage.

TV Sorrisi e Canzoni is the Mondadori Group brand that serves as a benchmark for TV and entertainment lovers, reaching 2.6 million readers every month (source Audipress 2025/I), 4.1 million website users (source Audiweb April 25), and 1.15 million fans (source social insights IG, FB, Tik Tok, X, YouTube) thanks to a multichannel system ranging from the magazine to the website, social channels, events, and side products.

R101 Owned by RadioMediaset – the leading national radio group by audience, which also includes Radio 105, Virgin Radio, Radio Monte Carlo, Radio Subasio, and Radio Norba – R101 is the family radio, a kind, welcoming, and open radio station where entertainment is not just leisure, but a constant invitation to feel part of a lively and inclusive community. The broadcaster is distinguished by its authority in the music industry. R101 is the radio that plays the finest Italian and international songs of yesterday and today. The world of R101 represents a true integrated system centered around music and entertainment, aimed at meeting every audience consumption preference across various touch points (radio, TV channel 67 on digital terrestrial, digital, social media, events).

Superstudio Più in the heart of Milan’s Tortona District, is the symbolic venue of Superstudio Events: this is where Milano Design Week began, and for 25 years its 10,000 m² space has hosted the main design, fashion, and culture events, making it an essential stop for international brands and audiences. A leading brand in Milan events, Superstudio Events hosts over 200 events every year and more than 800,000 visitors across its 4 venue, covering over 33,000 m² in total, including conventions, congresses, fashion shows, trade fairs, and gala dinners.

Ticketmaster is a global leader in live event ticketing, processing over 500 million transactions annually across 37 countries. Through exclusive partnerships with thousands of venues, artists, sports leagues, artistic and theatrical tours, it delivers unparalleled live experiences to millions of fans at the largest events worldwide. It is part of Live Nation Entertainment. All scheduled events and activities are available on the website ticketmaster.it.

SIAE is a non-profit collective management organization that protects the creative work of 116,000 authors and publishers of Music, Cinema, Theatre, RadioTV and Online Works, Opera and Ballet, Literary Works, and Visual Arts registered with the Society, collecting and distributing copyright royalties derived from the use of their works. Founded in 1882 in Milan by an assembly of writers, musicians, playwrights, and publishers, including Giuseppe Verdi, Giosuè Carducci, Francesco De Sanctis, and Edmondo De Amicis, for 143 years the Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori has protected and promoted creativity and intellectual works, and is today the sixth collecting society in the world in terms of copyright collections.

Edison Energia is the Edison Group company active in the sale of electricity and gas to families and businesses, Wi-Fi connections, and value-added services for residential customers.

JOICO, part of Henkel Consumer Brands, has been leading the healthy hair revolution since 1975 and, together with the latest innovations in hair care, creates beautiful, healthy hair to lift spirits and boost self-confidence.